Senior Director – Technical Operations, Radioligand Therapies
Eli Lilly and Company
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Canada
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Salary
💰 $178,500 - $261,800 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Serve as the primary technical authority for RLT manufacturing and analytical topics
- Demonstrate calm, decisive leadership when challenges arise, using evidence‑based reasoning to drive resolution and maintain supply continuity
- Influence strategy and decision‑making by providing clear scientific rationale, shaping development approaches, and ensuring teams are aligned on technical priorities
- Lead all aspects of technology transfer for drug substance and drug product, ensuring analytical methods, process design, and validation strategies are scientifically robust and phase‑appropriate
- Drive seamless scale‑up and readiness for late‑stage clinical manufacturing
- Identify, establish, and maintain strong technical partnerships with CDMOs for manufacturing and analytical services
- Define and monitor metrics to ensure external manufacturing reliability and proactive risk mitigation for global RLT supply
- Partner closely with CMC development and translational radiochemistry teams to proactively identify and resolve scientific and operational challenges
- Review and approve GMP documentation (OOS, deviations, change controls) with strong technical judgment
- Develop and implement science‑driven strategies to optimize manufacturing processes and analytical methods
- Create and manage technical operations budgets, including OPEX and CAPEX
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in technical operations within the pharmaceutical or radiopharmaceutical industry
- Proven expertise in GMP, CMC regulatory requirements, and CDMO tech transfer
- Strong scientific leadership and vendor‑management skills
- Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities; creative thinking and ability to cultivate innovation
- Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, ICH)
- Legally authorized to be employed in the United States or Canada
- Willingness and ability to travel globally up to 20%
Benefits
- eligibility to participate in a pension plan
- vacation benefits
- eligibility for healthcare benefits
- flexible benefits (if applicable)
- life insurance and death benefits
- certain time off and leave of absence benefits
- well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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